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59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri

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59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri:

11th January marked the 59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India.

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2nd October 1904, in Mughalsarai, near Varanasi.
  • A key figure in India’s freedom struggle, Shastri was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • He was known for his integrity, humility, and dedication to public service, rising through the ranks of the Indian National Congress.
  • As Prime Minister (1964-1966), Shastri displayed decisive leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, authorizing military action to defend Kashmir.
  • Shastri’s legacy includes the famous slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”, emphasizing the importance of soldiers and farmers in India’s progress.
  • Shastri died suddenly in Tashkent on 11th January 1966, shortly after signing the Tashkent Declaration; his death remains a subject of mystery.

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